critique my routine please - I need your help

[BigBadBootyDaddy29]

I would suggest you learn on free weights, thats the way the exercises were originally intended to be done, and it is the only way to ever learn proper form and the proper theory behind why you perform a certain movement. In mu opinion, machines have NO place in a beginner's routine, for advanced athletes they are ok on occasion for variety, and for a precontest bodybuilder, but as far a newbies go, you should avoid machines like the plague if you want to learn proper form, for people just starting out, machines and cables do nothing but promote laziness and neglect stabalizers and tendons and connective tissues.

 

[kentucky]

also if you are a newbie, you are making a big mistake by not listening to what the people on this board tell you. I just saw you dismiss two posts about freeweights.

Did you read my post from above? I'm not disregarding what they say, I'm just doing what I can afford. working out with a bucket full of water is better than nothing isn't it?



can't afford gym right now. I have to use the one in my apt complex. It will be about 1 month until I can get into a gym. I just started a new job, now that school is out, so I'll have extra cash.

 

[tbone1227]

In regards to your cardio question - it all depends what your goals are and what you want the cardio for, i.e. #1 loosing fat - 30-45 min per session 4-5 days per week, preferrably in AM on empty stomach, #2 getting in shape, or for the health benefits.

 

[kentucky]

yes i have some fat to lose...I'm currently on ckd, starting week 2.

 

[tbone1227]

moderate intensity cardio for 30-45 minutes each session, preferably in the AM on empty stomach - or after your workouts, and on non training days - maybe 5-6 sessions per week and whatever you feel good with. I have been dieting to lose some fat myself but am doing another program, not CKD and am down about 20 lbs and down 10% in BF - I love doing cardio, so i do about 6-8 sessions per week, but i also mountain bike and moto cross, so i need my cardio good

 

[kentucky]

so it's allright to do some cardio after my workout?
will it be very catabolic?

 

[kentucky]

also when should I do forearms?

 

[tbone1227]

yeah, cardio after your workout is ok, just dont work out past 45 minutes and do 30-45 min cardio and you should be fine - try taking some L-Carn before your workouts. As for forearms - i wouldnt worry about those right now as you are working out to drop some weight being that your on a CKD - your forearms will grow as they are used with most of your lifts

 

[nanotitan]

I'm more concerned that you're not getting any core work in. When you finally get to a gym you're gonna want be squattin' and pullin' if you're serious about getting in shape and having a weak core will be a humongous disadvantage in terms of progress not to mention increasing significantly you're chances of injury, especially when combined to you're lack of coodination in compound movements.

There has got to be something heavy in that apartment with which you can perform stiff leg DL's or goodmornings or SOMETHING that's actually useful and worthwhile. Try your TV or a piece of furniture or maybe one of those portable fridges filled with water (I have). Now that I think about it, you are in the perfect situation for some strongman training!

There's a lot of things you can do that would probably be more useful and effective (and fun) than cable exercises. Have someone sit on your shoulders and squat them (I have ). Hold your TV against your chest zercher squat it. Have someone lie on top of you while performing push ups. All of these things are way more fun and would definitely have a much better carryover to real gym work than isolation cable exercises. Have fun!!

 

[kentucky]

thanks for the help, I'll look around!


I'm just trying to hold out for about 3 more weeks, when I can afford to go to a gym. I can't wait.